NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Landfill Maintenance Technician - G120 - Pine Grove Landfill
Columbus, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.75/hr - $20.75/hr
1+ years expColumbus Consolidated Government is seeking a Landfill Maintenance Technician to perform technical duties in the maintenance of landfill facilities and equipment. The role involves routine and emergency maintenance, overseeing gas migration control, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repair at active and closed landfills involving Gas/ Leach ate (condensate) Extraction System and groundwater monitoring system
Employs corrective measures to control gas migration and surface outbreaks
Submits required reports to proper authority
Uses electric and pneumatic pump systems to control leach ate collection from monitoring wells
Transports and supervises inmate detail assignments
Inspects and continually maintains sediment ponds, leach ate collection system, wastewater pump station, and various other specialty equipment
Oversees the building and maintenance of access roads, slope grades, and erosion control
Operates water truck, excavator, grinder, and bulldozers
Enforces regulations mandated by Federal, State, and Local Environmental Organizations
Assists consultants and contractors with the collection of required constituents to submit E.P.D. reports and ensures that finished product meets the specifications set by design and operations plans
Carries out continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service
Attends training seminars and conference
Performs maintenance of groundwater, methane, surface water, and storm water monitoring points
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
This position is required to supervise state inmate labor
Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six months but may be altered
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques utilized in the performance of waste disposal activities
Knowledge of federal and state regulations concerning the operation of a landfill
Knowledge of the principles and practices of report preparation, filing, and records management
Skill in reading design and operational plans and understanding technical, scientific terminology
Skill in problem solving and decision making
Skill in the repair and maintenance of equipment used in the maintenance of landfill facilities and grounds
Skill in operating standard office equipment including work related computer applications
Skill in oral and written communication
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Benefits
Low-cost Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
PERK Time Off
Retirement Plan
Supplemental Retirement Plan
Free and Discounted Services
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Free Notary Services
Ride a Metra Bus for Free
Free Mulch
Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
River Center Discounts
Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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